gardnergal970

Thanks, OkSewGlad. The house blocks finish at 10 inches. I used 10x18 inch pieces of fabric and cut out 6 at a time. This is a Marti Michell pattern using her templates. It was a class assignment and one I resisted because I hadn't seen a houses quilt that I really liked but by the time I sewed the first 6 together, I was hooked. I had used the most horrible fabric that I had and the pattern transformed them into something I really liked. She suggests how to spread the colors out so the houses are pretty well balanced with the different prints. This is my second house quilt and I still used some pretty horrible prints in the darker houses but it all balances out.

JeanieG

I got my blocks all quilted and cropped to 9". It was so much fun quilting these separate little squares! I mainly STID, but did a design in the middle of the larger bigger squares. I like to take a photo and study it a little while to see if they look okay side by side. Got my sashing pieces cut and the 1 3/4" strips pressed in half. Can't wait to try the next step.

gardnergal970

Great blocks, Jeanie! I agree it's fun to quilt the little squares.

JeanieG

Here is one row (front and back) of my QAYG Baby Quilt. I'm so excited about how easy this was, I just hope that they line up okay when I do the rows. I tried pinning the pieces, as Jenniky did, but I found it much easier to just put tiny dots of school glue along the edges and press it. This made it much easier to sew. I used my 1/4" foot for the edges, then changed to my SITD foot for machine sewing the final seam. I do not do hand stitching if I don't have to.

oksewglad

Hey you both might like to try this stitch Anael has done instead of SID. I use it all the time, but a little closer together on my smaller quilts. This is a serpentine stitch, also called 3 point zigzag set at a width and length of 2 on my Bernina.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t198493.html

dublb

Boston - Wow your stitches are lovely. If yaou want ta see how the wool quilts ya could buy a small piece & try a few stitches.
GG - I love both o' your quilts. Just stunnin'!
OK - Thanks for postin' Anael's thread, her jelly roll race quilt is lovely!

I just got back from Brady & had a busy weekend. The lake is so low that Islands are appearing ta pop up everywhere!

rwquilts

Gardner, I love your projects! What pretties!

Jeanie, your blocks are turning out sooo pretty!

Boston, I agree your stitches are great! Obviously the batting didn't keep you from producing a great product and since I usually only machine quilt anymore, I still use and love my warm and natural...or rather my warm and white.

sunrise450

Hi everyone, I have been following your class, just waiting to get a few things done so I can be free to start these lessons.
I used fleece for the back of my great granddaughter's quilt and it turned out great. Plus it was so easy to quilt. The only problem I can see is that it is so warm. Certainly not a summer quilt!

Jenniky

Gardnergal - Your quilts are beautiful. Great job Your talent in quilting is very apparent in the quality of your workmanship.

vickig626

I also use this stitch whenever I can. I used it mostly on bags since I use fusible fleece as the batting and it works great.